Rochester Hills Data from 2018, states that 74,556 people call Rochester Hills home. According to SEMCOG, the population in Rochester Hills is forecasted to increase to 79,709 by the year 2045. Daytime popu- lation in Rochester Hills averages 77,816. Census data such as population by age, educational attainment and race, demonstrates Rochester Hills’ ability to attract educated, diverse families from all over the world. Local Economy Income
In 2019, the median household income in Roches- ter Hills was $92,319 compared to $68,703 for all U.S. households. The per capita income for Rochester Hills was $47,881 in 2019. Employment The past five years, Rochester Hills’ unemployment rate has averaged 3.9%, consistently lower than state and national averages. Even as the world battled the pandemic, Rochester Hills ended 2020 with a 3.9% unemployment rate. Top industries that employ city residents include manufacturing (7,604 residents), healthcare and social assistance (4,955 residents), re- tail (3,409 residents), and educational services (3,117 residents). Commuting Troy, Auburn Hills, Rochester, and Warren are the most common places to work outside of the city for residents. The mean travel time to work in 2019 was 26 minutes. Of the jobs located within Rochester Hills, the largest share of commuters lived within the city (25%), Shelby Township (5.1%), Sterling Heights (4.3 %), Troy (4.3%) and Waterford Township (3.6%).
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
TOTAL POPULATION
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS
74,556 Residents
1,600
$87,475
MEDIAN AGE
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
NUMBER OF JOBS
57% have a Bachelor’s degree or higher Sources: Advantage Oakland by Oakland County, MEDC Zoom Prospector, SEMCOG
41.1 years
41,559
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